2,200-year-old trove of silver coins offers historical proof of Hanukkah events
A new discovery by Israeli archaeologists has offered unprecedented historical proof of the history of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which will begin on Sunday. Some 2,200 years ago, someone, likely some Jews fleeing from the war waged against them by Antiochos IV, found shelter in the Judean Desert. The fugitives were carrying a small […]
A Hanukkah Gift: Argue, Don’t Fight
As much as the Jewish tradition values reasoned argument, in the hard reality of communal life that tradition often succumbs to the thrill of the fight.
Biden on 2nd Temple destruction: ‘We can always Build back better’
The US president seemed to be optimistic that the third Temple will be rebuilt saying: “Whether it’s in the temple of Jerusalem or a temple of our democracy nothing broken or profaned is beyond repair…nothing. We can always build back better.”
Hanukkah Guide for the Perplexed 2021
The “Festival of Lights” highlights the centrality of the Land of Israel in the formation of Jewish history, religion and culture.
Hanukkah in Dubai; “UAE as the brightest light in this region”
In a sight that would have been unthinkable less than one year ago, the world’s tallest building proudly displayed a Menorah, sending the light of Torah all over the Arab Gulf state.
Two Hanukkah Parties in the White House; Cheers of “Four More Years”
While Jews celebrate the miraculous victory over an evil anti-Israel regime, President Trump hosted a double celebration featuring many of the devout Jews that have been prominent elements in his administration.
Time to Shut Down the Palestinian Hanukkah and Christmas Scams
An effort to appropriate the holidays in order to delegitimize Israel denies Jewish history and ignores the truth about the fate of the Christian minority in Arab lands.
The Hanukkah Challenge for Young Jews
Competition with Christmas isn’t a problem. It’s whether this generation has the will to stand up to the idols of popular culture when it comes to Israel and Jewish peoplehood.
Rep Dan Crenshaw on Hanukkah: Unlike Maccabees, Jews No Longer Fighting Alone
Crenshaw noted that we see antisemitism “in violence against the Jewish people in the places we should expect it least: in Europe and America.”
Boris Johnson: Like Judah the Maccabee, It’s Important to be Proud to be Jewish [Watch]
“Just as Judah and his small band of poorly equipped Maccabees said to Antiochus the third and his mighty Greek army all those years ago I am Jewish and I’m proud of it that’s really important”